On 22 November 2013 after seven years of battling a rare disease called Cryoglobulinemia, Colin Logie died. Colin was one of the directors of Khukuri Imports Ltd.

In memorial of Colin and in cooperation with our suppliers Khukuri House in Nepal, we have created this robustly constructed 'bush knife'. It is specifically designed for use by soldiers, hunters and campers

Handle: Indian Rose Wood

Sheath: This knife comes with the standard water buffalo leather sheath with 2 position belt loop as pictured. In addition you can purchase a custom made sheath (KILS11) as pictured for $50.

Length of blade: 150mm

Thickness of blade: 5mm

Total weight: 415 grams approx

Place of Origin: Dharan, Eastern Nepal

Biltong Khukuri (Product Code KILK1)

Price NZ$55 plus postage

This khukuri was originally designated for the South African market. Primarily used for cutting biltong it has also become known as the Pocket Khukuri. It is a handy size and can fit in your pocket or hang on your belt. It is popular in your home bar and for use in the outdoors.

Blade: Resembles the popular shape of the standard Gurkha issue khukuri.

Blade: A typical jungle or training/combat knife shaped blade with the mounting peak slightly straightened for swift in and out draw. Unpolished so that it does not reflect.

Handle: This is a special combat handle made from white rosewood. The top front portion is raised to protect the user, ensuring the hand stays restricted within the handle. The full flat tang goes all the way through the handle which makes this a very strong knife. The tang protrudes out of the handle where a there is a hole for attaching a lanyard.

Scabbard: Black buffalo leather covered by khaki fabric.

Extras: A small straight backup knife which has been crafted stronger than the regular companion of a khukuri (karda).

Size of Blade: 10 inches (250mm)

Total weight: 750 grams.

Place of Origin: Dharan, Eastern Nepal

Operation Iraq Freedom (Product Code KILK5)Price NZ$180 plus postage

The Operation Iraqi Freedom Khukuri is a unique khukuri designed for soldiers serving in Iraq. It is not a standard issue knife.

Blade: This kukri blade is based on the World War II version issued to the Gurkhas. The blade is semi-polished and has a groove from tip to the notch area. It is designed to give more strength and durability to the width of the blade while in use and at the same time cuts down the unnecessarily weight of blade without losing strength. The curvature adds support to the flat surface for heavy duty work as it absorbs shock. The unpolished blade retains the temper resulting in a stronger edge and additional sharpness.

Handle: Made from Indian Rosewood. The "Panawal" style handle has a tang which goes all the way through the handle. The bolster and pommel are made in iron to give additional strength.

Scabbard: Cream coloured leather for camouflage and twin belt loops.

Extras: Karda (small knife) and Chakmak (sharpener)

Size of Blade: 11 inches (275mm)

Total weight: 900 grams.

Place of Origin: Dharan, Eastern Nepal

Humvee Desert Special (Product Code KILK24)Price NZ$175 plus postage

The unpolished blade has a false edge. It has a full flat tang riveted handle for strength and durability. The handle is very comfortable and sturdy.

Handle: Indian rosewood riveted full flat tang with lanyard hole Scabbard: Water buffalo leather and has a belt loop.

Size of Blade: 10.5 inches (260mm)

Total weight: 750grms approx.

Place of Origin: Dharan, Eastern Nepal

World War II (Product Code KILK9)Price NZ$140 plus postage

Since the formation of first Gurkha military unit in early 19th century many different khukuri knives have been seen together with countless legendary tales. The World War II khukuri is the same as that used by the British Gurkhas towards the end of the WWII.

Blade: This 11 inch long kukri knife has a beautiful shape with no peak on the back edge. The belly is small and enlarges towards the point. The knife carries much of its weight in the front but it remains well balanced and effective. The blade is well polished. The rat tang of the blade goes through the handle and is peened over at the brass butt cap. The bolster and butt cap are brass.

Handle: Wooden.

Scabbard: Buffalo hide leather with a belt loop.

Extras: It comes with the two traditional accompanying knives, Karda (the small utility knife) and Chakmak (the sharpener).

Size of Blade: 11 inches (275mm)

Total weight: 775 grams.

Place of Origin: Dharan, Eastern Nepal

Paper Khukuri with stand (Product Code KILK12)

Price NZ$50 plus postage

Probably the smallest khukuri knife ever made. Originally manufactured by Khukuri House in 1991 and now copied by others. The blade is a replica of the original Gurkha khukuri. It is identical in shape (but much smaller) to the Gurkhas current service issue khukuri. It is designed as a letter opener and makes an interesting and unique addition to an office desktop. It comes with an attractive Indian Rosewood stand.

This is one of the two standard khukuris issued to Gurkhas ("Service Ceremonial" being the other one) that came in production from mid 1980's.

From the formation of first Gurkha unit in 1814 to the Great Indian Mutiny in 1857 to the Great War in 1914-18 to 2nd World War in 1944-45 to the Borneo Confrontation in 1962-66 to Falklands War in 1982 Gurkhas have been issued with a number of khukuris. It is THE knife that can be put to use or added to a collection or as a gift providing an inseparable bond with the Gurkhas.

Scabbard: Water buffalo leather and has a belt loop.

Handle: Water buffalo

Size of Blade: 10+ inches (260mm)

Extras: It comes with the two traditional accompanying knives, Karda (the small utility knife) and Chakmak (the sharpener).

Total weight: 700 grams.

Place of Origin: Dharan, Eastern Nepal

Buff Head (Product Code KILK16)

Price NZ$900 plus postage

This is possibly the largest khukuri in the world. It is used for slaughtering very big buffaloes during festivals and sacrificial ceremonies. The beheading has to be done in one single blow otherwise the failure to do so would bring ill-fortune to the whole community witnessing the ceremony.

It takes almost five days for three skilled craftsmen, working around the clock to make a Buff Head. Biswakarmas or the "Born Kukri Makers" are the only people who make the Buff Head.

Scabbard: Water buffalo leather and has a belt loop

Handle: Rosewood Size of Blade (approx): 36 inches (900mm)

Extras: It comes with the two traditional accompanying knives, Karda (the small utility knife) and Chakmak (the sharpener) each of which are the size of standard khukuris.

Total weight approx: 8.5kg.

Place of Origin: Dharan, Eastern Nepal

Khukuri Key Ring (Product Code KILK19)

Price NZ$15 plus postage

Khukuri Key ring made in Nepal from a brass and silver alloy. Approximately 75mm long.

Comes with card, as illustrated, that you can write in if you are making this a gift to someone.

Khukuri Pendant (Product Code KILK20)

Price NZ$18 plus postage

Khukuri Pendant made in Nepal from a brass and silver alloy. Sterling Silver suspender ring made and fitted in New Zealand. Approximately 75mm long.

Comes with card, as illustrated, that you can write in if you are making this a gift to someone.